PRB: Error Message "The MAPI Spooler has Shut Down" (265459)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 5.0a
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q265459
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SYMPTOMS

When you use MAPI to Novell GroupWise with Microsoft Visual FoxPro, after you send an e-mail message, the following error message might occur:
The MAPI Spooler has shut down.

CAUSE

A problem has occurred with the e-mail client software that you are using. One possible cause is a corrupted Mapi32.dll file.

RESOLUTION

If your e-mail client is Novell GroupWise, update to GroupWise Service Pack 3.

MORE INFORMATION

To find Novell's documentation about this error message, use the following steps:
  1. Navigate to the Novell Web site at:

    http://www.novell.com

  2. Click the Support icon.
  3. In the Search Knowledgebase text box, enter 10015901.
  4. Click the Search icon.
  5. Click the article link titled "Error: "The MAPI Spooler has shut down."
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/8/2000
Keywords:kbAPI kbAutomation kbprb KB265459
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